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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
The Song of the Mystic.

In the hush Of the valley of silence
dream all the songs that sing;
And the m usic floats down the dim valley,
Till each finds a word for wing,
That to hearts, like the dove of the deluge,
A message OF peace they may bring.
But far on the deep there are billows
That never shall break on the beach:
And have heard songs In the silence
That never shall float into speech;
And have had dreams in the valley
Too lofty for language to speak.
And have seen thoughts in the valley
All me how my spirit was stirred!
And they wear holy wells ON their faces
Their footsteps can scarcely be heard;
They pass through the valley like virgins,
Too pure for the touch of word.
Do you ask me the place of the valley,
Ye hearts that are narrowed by care?
1t lieth afar between mountains,
And God and His angels are there;
One is the dark mountain Of sorrow,
And one the bright mountain OF prayer.
-Fdther Ryan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

The hedgehog Of Southern Europe Is
an inveteratc enemy Of the yipers which
abound In the forests there. A forest
guard not long ago had an opportunity
10 watch an interesting combat between
one of the hedgehogs and a viper. See-
ing particularly large snake asleep In
the sun, the guard was approaching TO
kill it, when he saw hedgehog creep.
ing up upon the reptile over the soft
moss. As soon AS the hedgehog bad got
within reach of the viper, 1t seized the
reptiles tail with its teeth, and, quicker
than thought, rolled itself up into ball.
BY the time the vipor had awakened,
it found nothing but ball OF sharp
quills to fight against. 1t struck VIC
iously at the mass. but without touching
the hedgehog's skin. Then the snake
dragged its body to it's full length, with.
out escape; it writhe1 and turned, and
then thrust itself again and again upon
its enemy. At the end Of five minutes
th. snake was pierced and bleeding In
several places. 1t fell exhausted 10 the
ground, and after several throes and
renewed attempts at resistance, IL fell
dead. when 1t was satisfied that the
viper was quite dead, the hedgehog
quietly unrolled itself, and would un-
doubtedIy have made meal upon the
snake IL the guard had not approached.
The hedgehog seeing him. rolled itseli
up into ball again. an ! remained thus
until he had disappeared through the
woods. The animal had not killed the
snake, but had compelled it to Kill b..
self upon its sharp quiils.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
RDSTOWN. w. VA, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1887.

when the dust settled | saw Mr.. Bow
ser living on his back on the ground. 1t
seemed the horse objected to saddle ex-
ercisc ran ont 10 assist Mr.. Bowser
but he got on his feet and waved me of
and explaIned.
w-I think somebody scared him !
Go IN and mind the baby"
W hen bov brought the horse back
Mr.. Bowser tied him up and broke the
pitch-fork over his back. and he looked
so down. hearted that evening that |
spared his feelings. Next day he bor-
rowed buggy and harnessed the horse
to it, and there was runaway aud a
smash-up, and Nr. Bowser came home
with a cut in his scalp and two teeth
gone.
We had the brute for about month,
during which time he devoured II ton oil
nay, twenty bushels oil oats ana several
bushels OF carrots ana never g"lhed an
ounce o' h'Sh'
lie TORE tue munger "u'' A'cAeu "o" |"
all '''e p"r''''ohs' anu AeP' up sue" Il
To" "'s"'S tna' Tue Poi''e '''' e"'e'eu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
why do Bees and Wnsps Sting"

Their weapons often serve TO protect
them from their enemies, but with bees,
especially the honey, or hive bees, at
the approach of winter, the drones or
males are no longer of any use, and are
killed off by the stings of the workers,
to save tho stores of honey they would
otherwise consume. With many of the
wasps their stings are food preservers.
The large wasps which make their holes
in the ground, and some bees, like the
Carpenter Bees, which cut circular holes
i'm boards, or other wood, deposit ar egg
in one of these holes, place food for tie
grub that will hatch from this egg, to
feed upon, anG when this grub has made
its growth, it goes into the chrysa!is
state, and in time comes out perfect
bee, or wasp, as Il may be. But, you
will ask, "what has this to do with The
sting" A great deal. If the caterpillar
or other insect, intended as food for the
young Dee or wasp, WeIe uedui WIG"
stored away, it would decay and be use
less. The effect Of the poison of the
sting is to keep II In semi-torpid exist
ence, alive hut still dormant, and thus
preserve the food In Il proper condition
to be eaten by the grub Of the bee or
wasp. In this respect we can see that
sting plays very useful part, but when
the sting is employed upon ourselves,
we fail to see what good end is accom-
plished. Even when bee keeper Is
doing Is best for the comfort and well
fare of his bees, they will often turn
upon and sting him most needlessly and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
Notice to the Public.

WE have established an agency at Union
w willie for the sale and exchange of our
high grade Roller Flour. For51S bushels long
berry wheat You will get l96 pounds OF our
best flour and 90 pounds offal Second grade
for s bushels of wheat. We will keep full
stock on hand. You can have every advan-
tage, as il you were dealing direct with the
mill. Our Flour is guaranteed 10 give satis-
faction This is our agency north OF the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
MILLVILLE MILLING CO.,
n. s. ]. STRIDER, Sole Agent.
JNo w AyIRETT, Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

An old gentleman reproyed his
nephew for fighting with another boy.
But" said the lad, she called my SIS
ter names" "Why, you hayn't any sis
ter, and never had onew exclaimed the
old gentleman. 81 know it," replied
the boy, doggedly; "but he thought
had, and said she was squint-eyed, and
I sailed in on the principle OF The
thing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
She Knew he was Failing

"You are not as strong as you used to
be, John" !" said fond wife 10 her hns-
band. 81 think It about time you were
getting some insurance on your life."
"Insurance on my life! What are you
talking aboutg am as well as ever
was. Insurance, indeed"
"wefl, my dear, only mentioned II.
you know, o1t Of respect for yourself.
I thought you were falling"
"And what in the world put the no.
tion into your head that ! am falling.
Ne failingg Why am as strong as a
horse and can run up three flights OF
stairs without taking breath"
"well It may be so, but | am afraid
you are deceiving yourself"
"Deceiving myself! Godness gracious
woman, what do you meang
.sDon't be so impatient; what makes
me think you are falling Is this: when
you were courting me you could hold
rne on your lap three hours at time,
now you cannot hold the baby on your
lap three minutes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

The indians Of the extreme North.
west had some very remarkable legends
about the creation, In which the crow
takes the leading part. bringing order
out Of chaos. Perhaps the most curious
was that which accounted for The raven
coat Of the crow. One night, while
making tour through his dominions,
b. stopped at the house Of Can-nook, q
chief. and begged for lodging and
drink Of water. csn-Dook offered him
bed, bat, on account ~ the scarcity Of
water, refused to give him anything 10
drink. When all the rest were ss.sep
the crow got up to hunt for the water
butt. but was heard by Can pook's wife,
who aroused her husband. He, think
ing that the crow was about TO escape,
piled logs OF gum wool upon the fire.
The crow made desperate efforts TO ny
through the hole in the roof where the
smoke escaped, bur Can-nook caused
the smoke to be denser and denser, and
when tie crow finally regained the
outer air he had black pIumage. twas
previously white.-Am<yican Magazine.
Why does man eat just before he IL
bsngeds asked the New York Herald.
Probably because IL Is more convenient
to do so than IL would be just after he is
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

Jack, what relation are You TO that
old gentlemen / was with this MORN
ingY "Oh, not much; he's married 10
nv grandmother's only daughter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

A robber met coal dealer on a lonely
road and stopped him.
'-Your money or your life,' said the
robber.
"who are you? p asked the coal dealer.
"Pm a bigh-wayman," replied the
man.
GOOD enough. continued the coal
dealer, s'I'm low-weighman. Shake
We should be friends"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
TRUNKS AND VALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that is kept in n first-class
clothing store you Will find right here one
word more and am done, and that Is THIS,
that every fair-minded person will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock Is not only
OF Wish but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for thelr
past favors and with strict attention TO Dusl-
ness in the future, hope to gain continu-
ance of the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. .,,,,,,o..,,,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
Jacob WintermOyer'

My stock consists ofall styles of Readymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy to the
largest size in Mems Suits. ystock OF Neck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars ana CnHs'
Hosiery. Suspenders Gloves Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
TONS and the finest lot OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
Scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdiferent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards, Doylies and Napkins, all
useful and nice. Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and sizes, from ID
cents to rs cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets OF different kinds. Ladies' Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones, and Short Socks that don't
need them, and many other useful as well as
ornamental articles can be found at the
Little Store on King Street, OF
ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
FOR SALE.
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY

LARGE LOT, with one Double and one
n single Dwelling House. Good well OF
water. great variety OF Fruit, good Stable,
Smoke House, and other buildings. The To-
cation is excellent. On easy rerms. Forfur-
ther particulars call on CT address,
FLEMING & SNYDER
Real Estate Agents, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
NOTICE.

II. RICHARD & SON have just received
,D this week, Crinkle seersuckers, Percals,
Caiicoes, Ginghams, Sheetings, Muslins. Bed
Ticking, Hamburg Edgtngs, Linen Edges
all at Hard Times prices. New supply of
Zephyr Worsteds, Working Silks and Ar
rasene
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01

of all the most fashionable styles in Ready
made Clothing and Gents Furnishings for
Men, Boys and Children that has ever been
brought TO this town. They are hrst-class
throughout, and combining all the styles ana
qualities, with prices strictly falr ana 10 sun
the times think that | can prove 10 my
friends and customers, and the people OF THIS
vicinity, that there is but one place TO pur-
chase Clothing and Gents Furnishing GOODS,
and that place is at the Boss Clothing Stor' Vi
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Sewing Machines repaired. All goods war.
ranted as represented. Call and see me az
the old stand. j. 3 FLEMINO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
The PLACE TO BUY
YOUR
BOOTS AND SHOES
AT BOTTOM PRICES.

THAVE some very good Boots and Shoes
i that | will sell at cost. All orders Tor
shoes not in stock will be filled in few days.
have also a fine grade of Roasted Conee
fresh from the CITY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
Fresh and Pure
GARDEN SEEDS

NOBODY wants to tug and toll at Garden
n making without the best results. TO get
such results II is necessary 10 buy Seeds that
Won have some assurance will come up.
Iandreth has been before the public for up
wards of 100 years. 1t is agreed that his goods
but DIR. Gibson the Druggist After you have
found out what seeds are reliable, the next
question Is, are they to be had? They are.
Arrangements have been made for ordering
by express, by which you can get anything
YOU want at short notice and at one-half ex-
press rates anything you want. With this
facility for getting any thing it is not necessary
to tell you all the kinds we have received this
snrine and have in stock The prices of Seed
are lower this year than usual. For fresh
and pure Seeds we will sell as low as they
can be bought anywhere. We have in stock
Reefs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-01
Fine Cigars and Tobacco.

Sardines, the biggest scent Soap in town,
Toilet Soaps, Fresh Confectioneries, Pens,
Inks Paper and Envelopes. SEWING MA
CHIMES, Needles and OIL. am also agent
for Chas NJ Stieffs
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. - Delegate
VOORHEES,, Of Washington Territory, said
to day that it was hopeless to attempt ia
secure the admission of any territory
before the next presidential election,
He thought, however, from what he had
learned from democrats since his srrval
here, that a plan would be adopted to
present Washi etun Territory, Montana,
Dakota and New Mexico to frame con-
situations next summer, and be received
IN The Union at the second session Of the
tii,ieth congress, after 'he presidential
election. He thought that this was the
best that could be done for the territory.
The fear that the democrats have that
some VI the proposed new states would
be republican at the next election will
effectually prevent the passage of any
act admitting any of them before the
presidential election. Mr.. voorhees,
saii he would endeavor to have the
Northern part of Idaho added to Wash
inSton Territory before admission.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
As to Admission.

Dur esteemed contemporary, the Seat
tie Post hteiiigencer, would place the
responsibility Of a failure to admit the
territories which are entitled to it by
reason oftheir population, resources aud
Development, solely upon the democrats
While they are in large measure ceu-
snrable for their course aud attitude they
are not wholly bainable. The rcpubli.
cans themselves consider the question
only from. a party standpoint. The fact
is the territories are denied their rights
for purely party reasons Nobody can
aainsay the fact that Washington, Mon.
taua and Dakota, undivided are entitled
10 statehood aud the right of self govern.
nisnt, and that they would develop much
more rapidly were their rights recnsnix
yet the two great parties waive considtra
lion OF these meritoiious cilius and
argue only as to the Effects their adnis.
sion would have on their respective par
ties. The whole thin. il an outrage,
but there seems TO be 10 help for it
We doubt seriously if any territory can
gain admission beiure the next presiden
tial election, but it will be about as much
the laut of one AS of the other party
But we think the parties could agree OF,
one thing at least to facilitate Statehood
fer the future; and that i, to pass a
general bill providing an enabling act for
the territories entitled to admission,
which shall not take effect until after the
election. Then in the meantime they
could take the preliminary steps for
statehood, by calling constitutional con-
ventions, providing ipr elections, etc 1t
could hardly be expected that these ar
ranaements could BE- made in anv event
i time for the territories to participate
in the presidential election, even though
an enabling act were to be passed early
in the ensuing session. So we see no
reason why congress should not act at
once. II not, we hope the issue shall
take such shape as will sharply define
the line Of party responsibility fur the
failure Of this legislation. In the
meantime let both parties bear the re-
sronsib'li'y Of such failure in the past
Spokane Chronicle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
Dubois at Chicago

Dubois when at Chicago was inter
viewed by the Tribune man, and in
answer to question about annexation
he answered as follows:
There was proposition at the last
session Of congress to annex the North
ern part Of Idaho to Washington Terri
tory This is the effect OF young Vour-
hcps to got Ia the Unted States Senate.
The bill ras killed. by the president
,ctoing il, but it Is to he tollt wed hy a
t'i!i providing for the annexation of the
Iow,r half Of Idaho to Nevada Our
people are opposed to all iampering with
the territory, bft.au.c We are growing
fast aud viii soon be ready for statehood
our elves. We have population OF
100000 and are growing at the rate Of
10000 ii year, The area Of Nevada is
100000 square miles. The par. of
Idaho to be- annexed by the proposed
scheme would be about 10000 square
miles, MAXIM. an area larger than that
Of oil the New England aud middle
states confined
We suppose that Dubois, when speak
inn of oar people being opposed to nli
tamp"Iing with The territory, mus have
Intended to limit our peopte to South
Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
REPORT OF THE q. =. GRAND
JURY.

TO the Hon. Norman Buck, jude 0,
the First judicial District of Hahs
Territory.
We tho U. s. grand jury, impan-
nsled and assigned to duty for the 5tl
day of December. 1887, by your Homo,
having been in actual session six days,
and having investigated al eases submit
ted and brought to our notice by the
U. s., assistant attorney and others,
together with having made thorough
examination Of all ma tiers and business
appcrtaining TO ourstrusts beg leave to
make this our final report.
We have found three true bills Of in
dictment, and two not true bills, in
which the testimony Was insufficient for
Indictment.
We return thanks to the Court for his
timely charge in matters pertaining to
the good Of all law abiding clizens OF
our district. We also retprn thanks to
the U. s., assistant attorney for bis
efficiency 10 procuring for us evidence by
which we have been able to facilitate
our work with despatch. Aud We ex-
tend to deputy U. s., n arshal! \. d.
Green aud his bailiff pur unlimited
for his untiTed vigilance in
our needs in ey cry way.
Having no further business before us
W now ask to be discharged.
W. HAvERNIcK, 0. d. GARRISON,
Secretary. Foreman.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
Provisions OF Measure Introduces
in the Senate by Cullom.

WAsHiSGToN, Dec -. The ''postal'
telegraph bill introduced by Senator
CullonA to-day establishes United
States postal telegraph as part OF tn,
postal system Of The United Suites, anc
for the purpose OF i4auAuraiing the sys
tenn provides thlt the ioll, wing telegraph
trunk lines shall first be constructed
One from Washington to Portland
Maine, via Baltimore, Wilmington, Phil
adelphia, Camden, Trenton, Newark
Jersey City, New York, Brooklyn, New
Haven, Hartford, Providence ard Bos
ton. One from Washington to Mime
apolis, via Pilt,burg, Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison Lacrosse,
and ST. Paul! One from New York
city to Cleveland, Ohio, via Albany.
Syracuse, Roehes,,f, Buffalo, and Erie,
Pa. One from Piitsbury to Topeka,
Kansas, via Columbus, Cincinnati, In
dianapulis, st. Louis and Kansas City.
One from Toledo to Detroit. One from
Washington to Galveston, via Richmond,
Charlotte, Columbia, Augusta, Atlanta,
Montgomery aud New Orleans. One
from Chicago to New Orleans, via Iu-
dianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, Mem.
phis and Vicksburs. One from Chicago
to st. Louis, via Peoria aud Springfield
One from Chicago to San Frarcisco, via
Dcs Moines, Omaha, Cheyenne, Salt
Lake City, Carson and other towns en-
route; and one from Cheyenne to Denver.
Postal telegraph Offices are to be open
ed at the places named, and at all liter
mediate points at which first. second aud
third class post Offices are established.
Branch lines, it is provided, SHALL be
constructed from time to time as nppro-
pfiation therefor is made by congress,
the Intention being to connect the lines
with all cities whore the postal free
delivery system prevails, but no add ton
al facilities will be provided in states al
ready connected with frank lines until
p stall telegraph Offices have been cstab
lisbed in every state and territory.
The system is to be constructed On
'''e'-"e ''''S' az "'ai as Ffac'icup'e, but
regard Is to be taken Of cities that will
afford the best telesraphic facilities to
the public.
The lines are to be constructed by he
engineer corps of the army, and then
transferred to the custody Of the post
The poles are to be of iron. the wires
of copper, and all other material of the
best character. Eight wines are to be
strung on the line from New York to
Chicago, and four upon the other lines
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22

In the general scramble for the honor
of preserving Idaho "irce and intact -
1t such will be the cut come-which one
or two OF our esteemed con enporari, s
insinuate will be made BY several Idahu
newspapers, the Tribune modestly with
draws from the contest in favor of .Jud
BoyakiD. OF the idaho Democrat.
While Mr.. Boyakin has not been lond
and CONSPICUOUS in championing the cause
he has not been slow to condemn the
political perfidy which this question has
developed in time past and the aero
bate feats which some journals have
displayed, under the Influence of "soap."
to get on all sides of it.--CdldueH
Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
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Electric lbitterS

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular rs to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bi,ters sing the same
song OF praise A purer medicine does not
exist and il is guaranteed t. d all that j.
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases
OF the Liver and Kidneys will remove Pimpits
s"iis, salt khenm and other affections cause
by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent well rs cure NIL
"h'arnl fever -Fsr ure of Headache, Con
sfipston and Indigestion try Electric
Bit'ers-hntire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money unded,-pfirt 50cts and $40 per
bottle at DR.. j. q Monkeys dug store.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-12-22
-a'--s ----------l7
Sale ofthe journal -

The Statesman Of the l1th inst, says
The negotiation for the Daily and
Weekly Journal and H'dtchmaa Office
which has beer pending for the last lew
days, has this day been closed between
Hon. Danial Stewart, duly authorized,
on the part of the Jauraal and Watch,
man proprietors, and Hon Charles
Besserer, former editor and proprietor of
the old Walla Walla ITdtchm0n. The
price paid is in the neishborhood of
ST, 900, cash up, and no grumbing.
Mr. Bcsserer will take possession accord
ing to agreement on the evening Of Dee.
3lst. May success attend him.